Census enumerator jobs open in district for March start
The supervisor of census Cambridge Ailbertson seeks more applicants to serve as enumerators. Apply by January 25, with tests on February 5, followed by paper review through February 22, leading to commissions by mid or late March. The test mirrors prior censuses with population and agriculture schedules.
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Census
Cambridge
Ailbertson
Durand
State of
Pennsylvania
Port Royal
Londonderry Township
Schuylkill County
Burton Street
Patrick O'Leary
Margaret
James
Patrick
Ireland
Harrisburg
Jane Parker
Virginia
Nellie E
Albert Johnson
Philadelphia
Bue
Baltimore
Nellie
New York City
Cagwin Secures Agency for Zemo Skin Remedy
Joel E. Cagwin announces he has secured the agency for Zemo the well known external remedy for eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and skin diseases. Zemo is a clean liquid for external use that provides relief and cures by destroying the germ causing the condition. He offers samples and proof of cures to customers.
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Joel E. Cagwin
Zemo
Roosevelt on Life Law Through Labor and Courage
Quotations attributed to Theodore Roosevelt state that the worthy life is defined by strife and that progress comes only through hard work, intense effort, and resolute courage to reach better things.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Local Author Finds Post Office Raise After Twenty Years
An old author, failed in manuscript sales for two decades, reveals his achievement was not fame but elevating the local post office from third to second class, aiding the community and his young listener.
Dream of Five Pound Note Brings Generous Laughter
A humorous London Punch quip recounts a wife telling her frugal husband she dreamed he gave her five pounds. He responds with mock generosity, inviting her to keep the imagined windfall, highlighting light domestic wit.
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London
Gold Bonds and Gold Bricks The Iowa Swindle Recalled
Ten years ago in Carroll and statewide a scheme marketed as both investment and life insurance drew in small savers. The National Loan and Trust company and its officers, including Leslie M Shaw, were exposed as a rascal plan that yielded only a pittance in interest while swallowing investors’ capital. Illinois and Chicago based National Life Insurance Company of U S A later took over, but Iowa investors still lost most of their funds. timely law stopped further collapse.
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Iowa
John Hungerford
Carroll Herald
Carroll
Des Moines
Leslie M Shaw
the Treasury
Shaw and Dobson
National Loan and Trust Company
Iowa Insurance
Chicago
National Life Insurance Company of
U. S. of America
ManZan Piles Remedy Promoted for Home Use
An advertisement touts ManZan as an excellent remedy for piles with many users reporting satisfactory results. Sold by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
County Farm House Where Inmates Endure Poor Comfort Says Taxpayer
A letter to the editor criticizes the county farm house conditions noting crowded flies filled kitchens and closed windows on a July visit. The writer urges spending less than a million dollars to provide spectacles and basic comforts rather than building a new facility.
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Intelligencer
Pinesalve Carbolized and Rings Little Liver Pills Advertised
The notice markets Rings Little Liver Pills as small easy gentle and pleasant. Pinesalve Carbolized is sold as a healing cooling cleansing soothing salve good for cuts burns bruises and scratches offered by C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Time Between You and Justice Postponement Quotation
A historical quip notes that persons and events may delay justice but only briefly, attributing the idea to Homer. The fragment reflects the theme of enduring impediments in legal or moral accountability.
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Hmerson
Not enough effort, not lack of funds, success denied
A concise adage notes men fail more from lack of application than from lack of means, attributed to Rochefoucauld.
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Rochefoucald
Baptism Into Death and the Elect’s Sacrificial Call
The Russell Sermon argues for faith as a path to death with Adam and resurrection with Christ, urging a universal Christian consecration beyond denominational lines. It insists true baptism is symbolical immersion into Christ’s death, aligning believers with His millennial kingdom work.
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Adam
Christ
Jesus
Church of the Elect
Jordan
James
John
Ames City Council Paving Resolution Intention 1910
Official publication announces intend to pave several streets in Ames Iowa with creosoted wood block pavement. It outlines the streets Onondaga Duff Douglas Kellogg and notes the upcoming council hearing February 21 1910 for objections and assessment of costs.
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Onondaga Street
Carroll Ave
Grand Avenue
Duff Avenue
Story Street
Douglass Avenue
Paras Avenue
Ames
Council
Iowa
Carroll Avenue
Kellogg Avenue
Interurban Railway Company
Ames Times and Intelligencer
Pills and salve advertised by Gamble
An advertisement promotes Rings Little Liver Pills as easy to take and gentle in effect. It also touts Pinesalve Carbolized as suitable for burns cuts and bruises, available locally from C. A. Gamble.
Adversity Borrows Its Sharpest Sting From Impatience
Quote attributed to Bishop Horne reflecting on how personal delays intensify hardship and test resolve.
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Bishop Horne
Taft Proclaims Favorable Tariff Status for Italy Britain Russia
President Taft issues proclamations declaring that under the new tariff laws Italy Great Britain Russia Spain Turkey and Switzerland are entitled to the minimum rate for imports from the United States. The proclamations set March 31 1910 as the effective date unless Italy changes laws that discriminate against American commerce.
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Washington
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
Spain
Turkey
Switzerland
United States
Government of
William Howard Taft
United States of America
Congress
Philippine Islands
Guam
Tutuila
Berlin fears tariff war over Wheat import dispute
The German government replied to the U S memorandum on bilateral shipments. It does not accept America’s wishes in several areas including wheat imports but hopes the reply will suffice. Berlin warns of possible trade hostilities if the U S insists further.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Walsh Goes to Prison forms banker leaves Chicago for Leavenworth
Chicago report states John R. Walsh the former banker departed the city last night for the federal prison at Leavenworth Kansas. He went in the custody of U S Marshal L T Hoy and Deputy Marshal Thomas Middleton.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Leavenworth
Kan
United States
L. T. Hoy
Thomas Middleton
London Election Results by Party
London results show Unionists 21 seats, Labourists 3, Liberals 19, Nationalists 1. Unionists gain 12 seats and Liberals gain 1 seat.
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London
Boy Killed in Cowboy Play Incident
Fourteen year old Morris Eisenberg died after a playmate allegedly fired a gun during cowboy play in New York. Police believe the shot was accidental and killed the boy.
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New York
Morris Eisenberg
Banker John Farson Dies in Chicago
John Farson banker dies in Chicago from heart disease after a career noted in financial and social circles nationwide.
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John Farson
Chicago
Financelal
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A. B. Maxwell
Taft
Switzerlang
Berlin
Walsh
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